There are only three performances left for the official troops of a Suzuki factory which has already notified them of its dissolution at the end of this campaign months ago. This season was therefore for them a chronicle of a foretold death, a fatal outcome that we nevertheless want to live with dignity and all together. In this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, the men on the GSX-RR therefore announce the return of Joan Mir, although still subject to a medical discharge, alongside Alex Rins who will want to wear the colors that we will regret it.
At Suzuki, while we set up the dedicated box on the Phillip Island route which will host the Australian Grand Prix, 18th round of the season, we remind you that its 2020 World Champion is back in it: “ Joan Peace, waiting for a final fitness test, will return to Australia after a long absence due to injury. The Majorcan can't wait to get back on his GSX-RR. He has only raced once at Phillip Island in the premier class, on his debut in 2019, where he achieved an excellent fifth place. But it's a track that he likes and on which he has won in the lower categories ».
Suzuki don’t forget your teammate: “ a similar story is that of Rins, who also won here in Moto3 and Moto2, but only took fifth place in MotoGP. The track has long been one of Rins' favorites, so he can't wait to get started. Phillip Island is just 140km south of bustling Melbourne, but has a laid-back vibe, with an abundance of wildlife, scenery and surfing to enjoy when you're not running. An absolute classic of the calendar, whose return will be welcomed by fans around the world ».
Suzuki: “ it is a rather difficult circuit from a technical point of view and the weather can also be very unpredictable »
The two Spanish drivers will be keen to achieve a good performance this weekend, not only for their results in the standings but also to be worthy of the farewell of Suzuki au MotoGP at the end of the year, news which undoubtedly destabilized drivers and team, affecting their performance in this second part of the championship. alex rins, who will race in the Lucio Cecchinello-led LCR-Honda team next year, commented on the return to Philipp Island: “ I think everyone already knows that Phillip Island is one of my favorite destinations and tours! It's special and a little magical. It's been a while since we've visited and that makes me even more excited to be here. It's not an easy place to ride, but it's a fun place! I hope to have a good weekend ».
Joan mir was just as enthusiastic about getting back on his GSX-RR, before meeting a Repsol RC213V as a neighbor of Marc Marquez in 2023… “ I'm very happy to finally be back in the team. I feel like I've been out for a long time with this ankle injury and, really, I didn't want to miss any other races. All the checks seem to indicate that the ankle is healing well, so I hope not to suffer too much this weekend. Being at Phillip Island makes me very happy and I can't wait to try again with the GSX-RR ».
Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant, Suzuki Team Manager, then added his thoughts on returning to the Australian circuit: “ it's a fantastic circuit and I'm very happy to have our two drivers here. It's a rather difficult circuit from a technical point of view and the weather can also be very unpredictable, but this deadline generally results in some great races and we are ready to take on the challenge! We hope to see many fans enjoying the return to action. »
